The Piano Lessons. Starring, Meryl Streep as Edith, and Jake Gyllenhaal as Robert.
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EXT. - EDITH'S HOUSE - DAY
ROBERT and JOVIE pull up to the curb, and park their car. They both get out, and walk up
to the front door, Robert knocks gently, EDITH opens the door, and appears to welcome them.
EDITH
Hi Jovie, come on in, thank you Robert.
Edith goes to close the door, but notices Robert lingering.
ROBERT
You can call me Bob.
EDITH
Bob? Oh ok (beat) yeah I can do that sure Bob.
JOVIE
Dad, what are doing? Just go.
EDITH
(smiling)
Let's get this lesson started shall we?
ROBERT
You have a beautiful smile Mrs. Hamilton.
Edith smiles bigger slightly embarrassed, and Jovie gets red faced with wide eyes.
JOVIE
Dad!
Jovie waves away Robert, and Edith slowly closes the door, Robert gestures raising his hand.
ROBERT
Sorry, uh see you in an hour.
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INT. - EDITH'S LIVING ROOM - CONTINUED
Edith, and Jovie walk toward the piano they sit down in preparation, Jovie still clearly embarrassed.
JOVIE
I'm so sorry for my Dad.
EDITH
It's fine, your Dad is just being personable.
They begin the lesson, and Jovie plays a song.
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EXT. - EDITH'S HOUSE - DAY
Light snow is falling, Robert pulls up in his car, and parks in front, he gets out, and walks carefully
up to Edith's door, he is holding a white envelope, he knocks politely, the door opens.
EDITH
Bob, what are you doing here?
ROBERT
I'm so sorry to bother you out of the blue, but the snow
hits heavy tomorrow, and since Jovie's lesson is canceled, I mean
(beat) I just wanted to make sure you got this months payment
on time, Mrs. Hamilton any chance you can try Cash App or Venmo?
Robert shivers. Edith looks around at the neighborhood.
EDITH
That's sweet Bob, but there's no rush, it's freezing would you like to
come in for some tea, and warm up for a few minutes? Maybe you
can show me how the Cash App thing works.
ROBERT
Yeah, ok sounds good thanks.
Robert walks in, and Edith closes the door.
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INT. - EDITH'S LIVING ROOM - CONTINUOUS
Edith, and Robert sit at the dining room table in awkward silence, and stare at each other for
a moment, then look away. Robert scoots a little closer to Edith, and holds his phone up toward her, she
leans back a little in surprise, and raises her tea to sip it.
ROBERT
Um, anyway here's what the app looks like.
Robert scrolls around the app while showing Edith how it works, their heads almost touching.
They look up - away from the phone screen, and into each others eyes, both Robert, and Edith
simultaneously ever so slowly move in closer, their lips meet for a sweet gentle kiss, the kiss slowly
becomes more passionate both putting their arms around each other, suddenly Edith pulls away, stands
up, and walks to her front door, and opens it. Robert understands, and gets up to leave, when he goes
to walk out he hesitates at the opened door being held by Edith, they're both staring outside in
disbelief. It's a white out blizzard.
EDITH
Looks like the snow storm came early.
ROBERT
I need to call Jovie.
Robert calls Jovie, and Edith closes the door, they go to the couch, and sit apart on either end.
Jovie can be heard yelling on the other end of the phone after connecting.
ROBERT
Jovie, I uh I'm stuck in the snow storm, (beat) at Mrs.
Hamilton's.
JOVIE
What are you doing over there?! Dad what the eff?!!
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FADE IN:
INT. - EDITH'S LIVING ROOM - NIGHT
CLOSE ON.
Robert, and Edith are making out passionately on the couch still fully clothed. Robert hesitates,
and pauses for a moment, and looks longingly into her eyes.
ROBERT
Are you up to date on your Covid shot?
EDITH
(laughing)
I'm seventy of course. You?
ROBERT
No, but I did take a rapid test before I came over, I'm good.
Edith gently pushes Robert up, and they both awkwardly sit up remaining in close proximity.
PULL FOCUS, ANGLE ON couch.
EDITH
You planned on hitting on me, you used the snow as an excuse.
This could have gone very differently for you Bob, quite the
gutsy move. How old are you? I don't know what all this means,
but our age difference can be an issue, especially with your
daughter.
ROBERT
I was going to set up piano lessons for myself, then make my move.
I'm in my forties, and I know what this means. I'm in love with you
Edith, I fell in love with you the first day I met you.
EDITH
God, Bob. No... no no no no. How can this happen?
ROBERT
I don't know, I just know how I feel.
EDITH
How deep is the snow by now I wonder?
Robert moves closer to Edith, and leans in to kiss her again.
ROBERT
(whispering)
At least a foot.
EDITH
(whispering)
That's deep, guess you'll have to wait until morning, after
the snow plow clears the road.
Robert tenderly lies on top of Edith, she relaxes, and they mesh together like a puzzle piece.
CLOSE ON, Robert, and Edith laying horizontally in a sexy position.
ROBERT
Yeah.
Robert kisses Edith deeply, but softly, both passionately writhe, and grind in slow motion as one.
Suddenly Edith pushes Robert off semi - quickly to stand up, she reaches for Robert's hand, and she
leads them into her bedroom.
EDITH
I can't believe we're doing this.
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END OPENING SCENES.
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